Nonwoven fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nonwoven fabric was worth $17.49 billion in 2024, about 4.31 million tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.49B | 4.31M t |
| 2023 | $17.10B | 3.93M t |
| 2022 | $18.72B | 4.10M t |
| 2021 | $19.73B | 4.82M t |
| 2020 | $18.50B | 4.49M t |
| 2019 | $15.96B | 3.89M t |
| 2018 | $16.15B | 3.80M t |
| 2017 | $14.76B | 3.64M t |
Top nonwoven fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by China (24%), Germany (10%) and the United States (9%). 166 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.13B | 24% |
| Germany | $1.84B | 11% |
| United States | $1.60B | 9.2% |
| Italy | $1.26B | 7.2% |
| Japan | $933.1M | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $803.8M | 4.6% |
| France | $485.9M | 2.8% |
| Luxembourg | $451.5M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $406.7M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $405.2M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $393.2M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $366.0M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (11%), Germany (7%) and China (4%). 221 countries imported it, and the top three take 22% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.98B | 11% |
| Germany | $1.15B | 6.6% |
| China | $772.0M | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $700.6M | 4% |
| Japan | $695.1M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $689.9M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $645.3M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $610.2M | 3.5% |
| France | $570.5M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $552.2M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $545.0M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $479.6M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $13.36 per kg and Turkey $2.76 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. HS 5603 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nonwoven fabric?
China exported $4.13 billion in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and the United States (9%). In all, 166 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nonwoven fabric?
The United States imported $1.98 billion in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and China (4%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nonwoven fabric?
It was worth $17.49 billion in 2024, about 4.31 million tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $19.73 billion. 166 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $13.36 per kg and Turkey $2.76 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603, in chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5603 page.
How can I find nonwoven fabric buyers and suppliers?
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